Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion

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Freedom Tours offers a range of fun fishing adventures, targeting delicious reef fish and hard-fighting pelagic species offshore. Captain Gilbert “Hilly Boo” Lara operates a fleet of awesome vessels out of San Pedro, each specializing in a different style of fishing.

This custom-built boat is a great all-rounder, large and sturdy enough to get way offshore in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, without the high fuel burn which makes cruisers more expensive. She is also perfect for beach hopping, snorkeling tours, and anything else you might want to do on your day out.

The vessel has a convertible top to provide shade in the heat of the day, and an enclosed toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She has a large icebox to keep all your drinks cool and she also comes with snorkeling equipment for you to jump in and take in the stunning local reefs up close.

The vessel is equipped with plenty of awesome fishing equipment. Outriggers and downriggers can be fitted for offshore trips and her GPS and fishfinder are always busy tracking down the best spots and the biggest fish.

What you do on your trip is up to you. You can spend the day fishing over the reefs for tasty Snapper and Grouper, or head further out to battle Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo’s boat has a full insurance covered! There is an additional 12.5% government sales tax charge on top of the trip price.

You can combine fishing with a beach cookout, where your captain will grill up a delicious feast while you relax, swim, and sunbathe on a remote beach.

Freedom Tours is all about giving groups the time of their lives and sending them home with more than just fish. Captain Hilly Boo’s ambition is for everyone to leave with awesome memories and a newfound love for the country and its waters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half day reef fishing am
    In demand! Last booked: 15 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $315
    Enjoy a morning catching snappers , mackerels, jacks, groupers and barracudas! Trip includes all necessary tackle and beverages aswell
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $315
    Spend the afternoon fishing the local reefs, for a great haul and some awesome memories of a day well spent!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $510
    Spend the whole day fishing for colorful reef species like Grouper. Snapper, Barracuda, and Jacks, with plenty of time to jump in and enjoy Belize's stunning seas.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Jack (Horse-eye)
    Horse-eye Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
    Caribbean Queen Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $550
    Spent the morning fishing offshore for big game pelagics like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and more.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $550
    Spent the afternoon offshore, trolling the deep blue seas for big game pelagics like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and more.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    Caye caulker snorkel trip!
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $565
    4 snorkeling stops! Hol chan , shark ray alley, lunch " not included " at caye caulker snorkel with the manatees on the way back and coral gardens optional! Soft drink, water. Ice. Rum punch. Chips and salsa included and all necessary snorkeling gear too. Charter price based for up to 4 persons, but can accommodate more!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $620
    Spend the day fishing the local reefs for Grouper, Snapper, Barracuda, and more, stopping off at a remote beach for a tasty cookout prepared by your captain. Trip includes all food, drinks, snacks, and bait.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Bacarlar Chico Heritage Park Trip!
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $790
    This trip will take you on a scenic boat ride through the back part of the island all the way to Mexico border and then comes to the front part of the island where you will snorkel on the reef by the Barracuda Patch and Manatee Alley. Enjoy a barbecue on the beach, which includes fish, conch ceviche, lobsters (seasonal), soft drinks, purified water, ice, rum punch, and all the snorkeling gear. A little fishing (optional) is available. The price is based on 4 people but more can be accommodated at $125 pp.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 16 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $850
    Spend the whole day fishing offshore, targeting a who's who of big game species, from Wahoo and Mahi Mahi to Sailfish and Marlin.Trip includes all food, drinks, snacks, and bait.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 189 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
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Michael C.
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It’s a Grower not a Shower!

VERIFIED   Half day reef fishing am on July 20, 2024
Hillyboo and Byron were great! We went out half day, husband/wife couples. First off, 3/4 of the way through the trip, it got...
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Roger K.
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4.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 26, 2024
This was a fun fishing trip and we all caught several nice Mahi, Jack, and Barracuda! Crew was awesome and had a nice clean...
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Robert B.
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Put us on the fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day reef fishing am on October 12, 2024
These guys and gals don’t mess around. They put us on tuna, mackerel, barracuda, and caught a 35lb wahoo to wrap - trophy...
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John S.
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MAHI MAHI

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 4, 2024
Captain Hillyboo, Carla and Seabreeze did a great job. They got us on some Mahi that made for one great dinner. Mahi sushi,...
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Meegan T.
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Great experience for the whole family

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on April 6, 2024
We went out for a half day tour and our whole family had a wonderful time. The crew were so kind to my kids (9 & 12) and explained...
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FAQs about Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion

Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $315 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half day reef fishing am (4 hours)
  • US $315 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $510 per group, additional US $90 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $85 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $85 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $565 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Caye caulker snorkel trip! (8 hours)
  • US $620 per group, additional US $115 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout (8 hours)
  • US $790 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Bacarlar Chico Heritage Park Trip! (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $115 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (fresh ceviche on full days )
  • Drinks (Soft drinks, water ice and rum punch , beer for a)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Can buy for you and added to the price charter 10 )
  • Lunch (Only on Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout)

Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (bayside and artificial reefs )
  • Nearshore Fishing (inshore and bayside. artificial reefs too)
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 25 miles.)
  • Reef Fishing (inshore and outside the reef weather permitting. )
  • Wreck Fishing (artificial reefs bayside )
  • Flats Fishing

Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Electric reel optional )
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (weather permitting )

Top targeted fish species with Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited
San Pedro, Belize
4 Fishing Reports
342 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2014
Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited is run by Captain Gilbert (Hilly Boo) Lara, a local fisherman who was born and raised on La Isla Bonita, Ambergris Caye. He has been offering guided tours in the area for nearly thirty years, steadily growing his fleet of boats that he has built and designed himself specifically for charter fishing trips in the local area. All trips with Freedom Tours are held by experienced local captains, who will show you the best of what the area has to offer, whether you want to try deep sea, reef, or flats fishing.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Custom built boat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki 150.hp
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
bayside and artificial reefs
Nearshore Fishing
inshore and bayside. artificial reefs too
Offshore Fishing
Up to 25 miles.
Reef Fishing
inshore and outside the reef weather permitting.
Wreck Fishing
artificial reefs bayside
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Electric reel optional
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
weather permitting

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Spearfishing Equipment

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
fresh ceviche on full days
Drinks
Soft drinks, water ice and rum punch , beer for a
First Mate
Fishing License
Can buy for you and added to the price charter 10
Lunch
Only on Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
You Keep Catch
will clean enough fish for your dinner
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Billfish

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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